Due to lack of storage space, we respectfully ask that you please do not donate any items that are not on our wish list. If you have a question about an item, please call 615-559-WILD (9453), leave a message and we will call you back. Our Amazon Wishlist is updated weekly.
PRIORITY ITEMS (Always Needed)
- Liquid bleach – fragrance free
- Tall Heavy duty Kitchen trash bags
- Dawn Dishwashing Liquid
- Chlorox Cleaning Wipes
- Liquid Hand Soaps (Antibacterial)
- Heavy-duty large trash bags
- Paper Towels
- Zip ties (all sizes)
- Stamps: “Forever” (letter & postcard)
- Reliable vehicles: van or 4-WD SUV (for animal transport)
- Gently used Riding Lawnmower & grass trimmers
- Gift cards: Kroger, Tractor Supply, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, gas cards
PRIORITY ANIMAL CARE ITEMS (Always Needed)
- Jars of baby food (meat pureed) Turkey, Beef or chicken
- Unsalted walnuts, peanuts, and pecans (in the shell)
- Unsalted walnuts and pecans (no shell)
- Tree nuts: walnuts, hickory nuts, pecans, and acorns
- Wild bird seed
- Black oil sunflower seed
- Tarps: ALL sizes, preferably in Brown or Camouflage
AS NEEDED (Please call first to see if we are in need)
- Sisal rope: 1/2″ and 3/4″ width
- Hardware cloth: 1/4″ and 1/2″ gauge
- Hard plastic kiddie pools
- Wheelbarrows
- Chain saw, rakes, brooms, shovels, clippers
- Air compressor, Water distiller, Pressure washer
OTHER ITEMS (Always Needed)
- Gasoline cans
- Heavy-duty garden hoses and nozzles (50’ and longer)
- Crushed rock (Please contact “Vulcan Materials” at 615-832-7503; we will arrange delivery)
- Pea gravel (we will arrange delivery)
- Native trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers (annuals, perennials and seeds)
- Mulch (natural Hardwood, wood chips Pine Needle) Bagged or bulk
- Extension ladder
- Galvanized nails
- 3 1/2” to 4” decking screws
- Pressure treated plywood
- 100’ Electrical wiring (10/2 with ground and 12/2 with ground)
- Single-axle trailer: 8’x6’ or 8’x10’
- Heavy-duty bungee cords (all sizes, dark colors)
We also need support in other in other areas of the organization such as merchandise, fundraising events, and maintenance work groups from your place of business or friends, always needed! If you are interested, please call our front desk for more information.
Consider throwing a “Supplies Party For Walden’s Critters” with your organization or friends. Have guests bring items from our wish list!
MAIL ITEM(S) TO:
Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
P.O. Box 641
Joelton, TN 37080
Or call 615-559-WILD (9453). Leave a message and we will call you back to schedule a drop off time.
Thank you so much for thinking of Walden’s Puddle in your charitable giving!



